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Muqarnas is an architectural embellishment in Islamic art, renowned for its honeycomb-like patterns that grace ceilings, domes & arches, creating an illusion of depth & complexity. Historically, muqarnas grew in decorative use from the 12th century

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1/ Muqarnas are an architectural act of endless fascination, as the vertical surfaces from three sides transition through these honeycomb faceted surfaces to a single point creating an arch. One truly gets lost in their geometrical complexity. Image credit @alariarch on IG
2/ Exquisite mirrored Muqarnas at Al-Askari Mosque, Samarra, Salah al-Din Governorate, Northern Iraq Image
3/ Astounding geometric Muqarnas details at Imamzadeh Jafar, Iran Image
4/ Breathtaking Muqarnas Sheikh Loftollah mosque in Isfahan, Iran Image
5/ Muqarnas with beautiful floral details in India Image
6/ Muqarnas with blue hues at Shah i Zinda, Uzbekistan Image
7/ Grandiose Muqarnas at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Oman Image
8/ Magnificent Muqarnas at St Petersburg Mosque, Russia Image
9/ Muqarnas with a colour contrast in Agra, India Image
10/ Spectacular Muqarnas details in Uzbekistan Image
11/ Delightful Muqarnas at Ali Qapu - Music Room, Isfahan, Iran Image
12/ Green Muqarnas details at Sayyida Ruqayya, Syria Image
13/ Muqarnas ceiling at Bolo Haouz Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan Image
14/ Mughal Muqarnas at Wazir Khan Mosque, Pakistan Image
15/ Classic Muqarnas, Egrefoglu Mosque, Beysehir, Turkey Image
16/ Striking Muqarnas at Nasr Al Mulk Mosque, Iran Image
17/ Majestic Muqarnas at Akbars Tomb, Agra, India Image
18/ Reflective Muqarnas at Imam Hussein, Karbala, Iraq Image
19/ Detailed Muqarnas at Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran Image
20/ Mughal Muqarnas, Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan Image
21/ Kaleidoscopic Muqarnas at Burujardi House, Iran Image
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Arabic calligraphy is the most highly regarded element of Islamic art, as it is the language of Qur’an. The script has the potential for creating ornamental forms.

Today, the art of Arabic calligraphy continues. Here are 22 contemporary artists redefining calligraphy

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1/ Diaa Allam lives & works in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He is an Arabic calligrapher with a specialisation in 3-D calligraphy, & a live art performer. He sources the darkest & brightest pigments from locations around the world to create his painted calligraphy illusions… Image
2/ Born in Tehran, @snasernia began his career primarily as a calligrapher & typography artist. He turns Arabic letters into an abstract language, creating a new concept called Crazy Kufik & deconstructs the rules of Arabic & Persian writing… Image
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Kufic script is one of the oldest forms of Arabic calligraphy, developed between the 7th & 10th centuries. Derived from the Iraqi town of Al-Kufa, it was a preferred script for writing the Qur’an & is still used by artists today.

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1/ Kufic script is one of the most recognisable & exquisite scripts of Arabic calligraphy. It is so revered & foundational that medieval Egyptian encyclopedist Al-Qalqashandi declared “The Arabic script is the one which is now known as Kufic. From it evolved all the present pens” Image
2/ Kufic script was developed around the 7th century CE, where it was extensively used to copy the Qur’an by the orders of the Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan

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From one of the oldest Qur'an manuscripts in existence
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Islamic illumination - known as Tezhip in Turkish, is a decorative art using gold pigments to beautify the Qur’an & manuscripts. The fine detail takes dedication & patience

Today, the art of Tezhip continues

Here are 20 artists sharing artistic techniques in tezhip

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1/ Tezhip was first practiced by the Uyghur’s in the 9th century. The Seljuks brought it to Anatolia, & the art culminated during the Ottomans. Mameluke artists in the 15th century developed it & advances were seen in Central Asia

A process video by Turkish artist Zeynep Aydogdu
2/ Turkish Artist Zuleyha Karaca specialises in the art of tezhip & Islamic illumination. Here, Zuleyha presents a great example of shading in gold & finely outlining details…
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Contemporary Islamic architecture is redefining perceptions of tradition in a modern global world.

Here are 15 contemporary examples of Mosques from around the world, that highlight innovative uses of forms & materials through context and locality

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1/ Cologne Central Mosque, Germany

The largest & grandest mosque in Germany. Cologne mosque is now regarded as a symbol of integration & symbol of the birth of German mosque architecture. The futuristic mosque is mainly characterized by the large dome. Image
1.1/ Cologne Central Mosque, Germany

Completed in 2017, it can accommodate 1200 worshippers. It is the largest mosque in Germany. The main prayer hall is as striking harmonious blend of modern and tradition Image
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Mariam Astrulabi was a pioneering female Muslim scientist & astronomer, born in Syria during the 10th century. She is known for developing Astrolabes, an ancient astronomical computer for solving problems related to time & position of the sun & stars

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1/ Mariam al Astrulabi's remarkable contribution to the art of astrolabes has largely been ignored by the world. What she achieved in the 10th century consequently helped several generations of scientists to explore the concept of time and space.

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2/ Astrolabes were beneficial in determining the position of the sun, moon, stars & the planets. They were used in astronomy, astrology & horoscopes. Muslims would specifically use it to find the Qibla, determine prayer times & the initial days of Ramadan and Eid

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Prophet Solomon was a wise and wealthy king, whose armies consisted of troops made of men, Jinn & birds. In the Qur’anic story, Prophet Solomon seeks the hoopoe bird as a messenger to bring him information about a distant land ruled by the Queen of Sheba.

A thread… Artwork by Linda Edwards
1/ The hoopoe bird, known as "hudhud" in Arabic, is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Naml (Chapter 27), specifically in verses 20-22. It is a significant part of the story of Prophet Solomon (Sulaiman) and the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis).

“And [Solomon] reviewed the birds,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Artwork by Linda Edwards
2/ The hoopoe bird fulfills its mission and returns to Prophet Solomon with valuable information about the Queen of Sheba and her people. It informs Solomon of her magnificent kingdom, her worship of the sun, and the presence of a mighty and powerful nation. Artwork by Linda Edwards
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